i need advice!

WhiteTurboZ89 · 01-04-2008, 06:26 AM

my 7mgte motor has 212,000 miles on it, there is nothing wrong yet. but i know this engine is not going to last forever, so should i rebuild it or buy a jdm 7mgte motor?

btwilson86 · 01-04-2008, 07:27 AM

IMO, whenever you get a used motor you should rebuild it, whether it be JDM or not. People will tell you either way, so like I said it's just my opinion. You're probably better off rebuilding your current 7MGTE with the popular MHG and ARP stud/bolt upgrade to help reduce the risk of BHG's in the future. If you do the rebuild yourself, make sure you inspect everything and replace anything in question, as well as the usual stuff (gaskets, bearings, piston rings, etc.). If you take it to a shop, make sure they'll do the same for you and make sure it's a reputable shop. Don't want to get your motor rebuilt just to have it blow.

WhiteTurboZ89 · 01-04-2008, 08:56 AM

i forgot to tell u, the car was given to me for free by my half brother, and im also really new to cars in general. thx u i love this website

01-04-2008, 06:26 AM	#1
WhiteTurboZ89 Stock Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san francisco Posts: 13	i need advice! my 7mgte motor has 212,000 miles on it, there is nothing wrong yet. but i know this engine is not going to last forever, so should i rebuild it or buy a jdm 7mgte motor?

01-04-2008, 07:27 AM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	IMO, whenever you get a used motor you should rebuild it, whether it be JDM or not. People will tell you either way, so like I said it's just my opinion. You're probably better off rebuilding your current 7MGTE with the popular MHG and ARP stud/bolt upgrade to help reduce the risk of BHG's in the future. If you do the rebuild yourself, make sure you inspect everything and replace anything in question, as well as the usual stuff (gaskets, bearings, piston rings, etc.). If you take it to a shop, make sure they'll do the same for you and make sure it's a reputable shop. Don't want to get your motor rebuilt just to have it blow. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

01-04-2008, 08:56 AM	#3
WhiteTurboZ89 Stock Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san francisco Posts: 13	Hey thx for the advice, btwilson i forgot to tell u, the car was given to me for free by my half brother, and im also really new to cars in general. thx u i love this website

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